The Men’s Club envelopes for ordering poinsettias for Christmas are in the media centers at the side doors and on the 2 tables next to the Missalettes at the front.
Please remember to select an ornament from the Angel Tree located in the foyer of the Church and return your purchase to either the Church or Church Office. The gifts benefit the children of the Parish and the Family Abuse Center.
The Advent Penance Service will be at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, December 4th. Additional priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Women’s Bible Study Group will not meet at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 6. It will meet the following Wednesday, December 13th.
Friday, December 8th, a Holy Day of Obligation, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Vigil Mass is Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 P.M. Masses on Friday, December 8th are at 12:10 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.
If you did not get an Advent Meditations booklet, there are a few left in the media centers at all entrances to the Church.
Do some Christmas shopping at the St. Mary’s Gift Shop and Book Store. It will be open on Saturday, December 9th from 3:30 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. and Sunday, December 10th from 9:00 A.M. to 10:15 A.M.
The 5th Encounter Group invites you to join them in celebrating the Feast of Immaculate Conception and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe next Sunday, December 10th after the 10:30 A.M. Mass for a rosary at the Grotto followed by refreshments.
Attention High School Students – We encourage all High School students to attend the 60th Annual Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference. Applications need to be in the Parish Office by Friday, December 15. There is no cost to the student or family – the Parish will pay for your participation.
Deanery Penance Services: are listed on the parish website.
Best Lent Ever: a free email program that will help you slow down and focus on what matters most during this busy season. You'll experience Advent in a whole new way - leading to the best Christmas of your life! You can sign up from our parish website.
Consecration of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Will take place at all Masses on December 9-10, 2017.
Ministry to Men: Formation meeting on January 13, 2018.